Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Elector

ELECTOR, n. One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man's choice.

2008 Update: In American democracy, a voter selected by ballot to misrepresent the outcome of the election.

Elector: The basis of the modern day reflector, his vote should reflect the group he is voting for. (He is not bound to vote their way but will never be elected as an elector again if he doesn't. The perfect reflector mirrors exactly as the directing source [the electorate/director] directs.) ..I was going to say something easy like elector set but got beat to that. The early kid gets the wor(m)d...

Nicely done, Doug.I was so happy the election results (at least enough to figure out the winner) were in early on election Tuesday and delighted, yes, delighted I say, that the Democrat won. It the first time I've voted for a major party candidate in years.I am still afloat on the winds of change, the hope-aliciousness of it all has overcome me.Scuse me while I fetch my smelling salts.